2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT - This vehicle is tough.

Michael

Masonville, Kentucky

Overall

4.0

Value

4.0

Performance

3.0

Style

4.0

Comfort

4.0

Fuel Economy

3.0

Reliability

3.0

2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT - This vehicle is tough.

I do love my Trailblazer. We had it for two years, bought used. We only did routine maintenance on the vehicle in the two years we had it. The 4-wheel drive helped us navigate in snow and ice; the Trailblazer never missed a beat. I loved it. Until this year. When one thing went wrong, many things went wrong. The engine went out, and we had to replace it. Not two months later, the front end went out and had to be replaced. Now not even 3 months later, a transmission solenoid went out, a camshaft solenoid went out and there's a vacuum leak. So I have been very happy with the vehicle, in general, but it really upsets me that so many things have gone wrong in such a short amount of time.

I do love my Trailblazer. We had it for two years, bought used. We only did routine maintenance on the vehicle in the two years we had it. The 4-wheel drive helped us navigate in snow and ice; the Trailblazer never missed a beat. I loved it. Until this year. When one thing went wrong, many things went wrong. The engine went out, and we had to replace it. Not two months later, the front end went out and had to be replaced. Now not even 3 months later, a transmission solenoid went out, a camshaft solenoid went out and there's a vacuum leak. So I have been very happy with the vehicle, in general, but it really upsets me that so many things have gone wrong in such a short amount of time.

Story

This vehicle is fun to drive in the snow. We can put it into 4-wheel drive and take it anywhere. We can go slipping and sliding and never get stuck whenever we go out.

This vehicle is fun to drive in the snow. We can put it into 4-wheel drive and take it anywhere. We can go slipping and sliding and never get stuck whenever we go out.

Pros

The 4-wheel drive is very convenient. There's plenty of room with third-row seating that is great for our family. When we don't need the third row, we can lay the back seats down, giving plenty of hauling room for groceries or anything else we need to put in the back.

The 4-wheel drive is very convenient. There's plenty of room with third-row seating that is great for our family. When we don't need the third row, we can lay the back seats down, giving plenty of hauling room for groceries or anything else we need to put in the back.

Cons

The inside trim, such as door panels, and the console lid is cheaply made. Both have broken. The sun roof leaks as well. So even though the vehicle looks very nice, it could be made sturdier on the inside.

The inside trim, such as door panels, and the console lid is cheaply made. Both have broken. The sun roof leaks as well. So even though the vehicle looks very nice, it could be made sturdier on the inside.

2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT - Great for families.

Jason

South Haven, Michigan

Overall

4.0

Value

4.0

Performance

4.0

Style

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Fuel Economy

2.0

Reliability

5.0

2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT - Great for families.

When I got this vehicle, I wanted it for the 4x4. I liked the way it looked and the way it drove. I have had this vehicle for three years now, and it has never broke down on me. It's dependable and gets me where I am going. I like how the interior seats are leather and have heated seats in the front which are heavenly in the winter.

When I got this vehicle, I wanted it for the 4x4. I liked the way it looked and the way it drove. I have had this vehicle for three years now, and it has never broke down on me. It's dependable and gets me where I am going. I like how the interior seats are leather and have heated seats in the front which are heavenly in the winter.

Story

Going on a trip to Florida with the family. We went down and stayed with my brother and drove throughout Florida. Car never overheated or broke down.

Going on a trip to Florida with the family. We went down and stayed with my brother and drove throughout Florida. Car never overheated or broke down.

Pros

The truck drives nicely, and I don't feel the bumps when I drive. I love the heated seats. I like that there is room for seven people. The 4x4 runs well in the winter time.

The truck drives nicely, and I don't feel the bumps when I drive. I love the heated seats. I like that there is room for seven people. The 4x4 runs well in the winter time.

Cons

4x4 does run on a little bit more gas. So city driving will use a little bit more gas.

4x4 does run on a little bit more gas. So city driving will use a little bit more gas.

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